1989 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1999 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 172 kg more than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Crown Victoria | 1999 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |